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Education (B21Z) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

HOBSON COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL

EIN: 36-2536351 · NAPERVILLE, IL 60540-8116 · United States · FY 2024 Data
3 out of 5 58 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 84/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 86/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2024 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

Hobson Cooperative offers a forward-thinking, child-centered approach to preschool. Hobson School is focused on teaching the whole child A balanced emphasis is placed on social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth. The learning environment is rich with hands on experiences in the classroom and in Hobson’s beautiful backyard. Our director and teachers have a deep understanding of early childhood development and the experience needed to guide young children in the learning process. Hobson’s curriculum is based on well researched teaching practices that support the unique way that young children learn. Experienced-based education encourages children’s creativity, helps them to become critical thinkers and promotes interest in life-long learning. Parents are viewed as partners and collaborators with the teaching staff in the education of their child. Our school sits on the edge of the lovely Goodrich Woods in Naperville’s original one room school house. Hobson was founded in 1964 by a group of parents who wanted to create the best possible school experience for their three- and four-year old children. In 1978 the parent-child classes for two-year olds were added to the school. As a co-op we enjoy the benefits of both parent participation in the classroom and in the operation of the school. Hobson is a wonderful choice for your child’s first school experience and a welcoming community for your family. It is the policy of Hobson School to maintain an environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Hobson School prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, activities, services or benefits against any student, member, or employee on account of race, color, national origin, gender, religious beliefs, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, age, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

Financial Overview — FY 2024
$349K
Total Revenue
$285K
Total Expenses
$644K
Net Assets
8
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 79.1%
Fundraising Efficiency 0.0%
Operating Reserve 27.08x
Liability-to-Asset 5.9%
Revenue Diversification 79.6%
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 15,968 similar organizations (United States, Education, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
79.1% 89.3%
P10P90
Below median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
20.9% 8.2%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
0.0% 0.0%
P10P90
Top quarter
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
0.0% 2.5%
P10P90
Top quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
27.1 mo 9.3 mo
P10P90
Top quarter
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
5.9% 0.3%
P10P90
Below median
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
79.6% 89.4%
P10P90
Above median
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
-8.3% 8.4%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
4.6% 9.0%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
18.2% 2.8%
P10P90
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 $349K $285K $644K 79.1% 8
2023 $381K $273K $564K 83.3% 8
2022 $258K $191K N/A 8
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Organization Details
EIN
36-2536351
State
IL
City
NAPERVILLE
ZIP
60540-8116
Classification
B21Z
Category
Education
Rating
3★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
1964
Foundation Code
11
Form 990
On File
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